How would you treat a patient with metastatic colon adenocarcinoma with a HER2+ tumor who has progressed despite standard 5-FU containing regimens?
Would you consider HER-2 directed therapy (lapatinib-trastuzumab)? Does being KRAS-mutated affect your decision?
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Medical Oncology · Mayo Clinic
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Assuming the patient has progressed on standard treatments for mCRC including oxaliplatin and irinotecan-containing regimens with the appropriate biologics, I would consider HER2 directed therapy. I generally prefer that to be on clinical trials such as MyPathway or MATCH or similar trials.
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